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Knowing Your Worth (Without the Drama)
"Knowing your worth isn't about walking into a staff meeting with demands. It's about walking into your work with clarity." A Conversation Years in the Making Earlier this Spring, I...
Emotional Resilience: A Skill We All Need
"Life doesn't get easier-you just get better at handling difficult situations." What I've Learned About Emotional Resilience One thing that I've learned as I grow personally and professionally is what...
Keep Everyone Engaged: Fun and Focused Caregiver & Tot Dance Class Activities
Consistent Lesson Planning is Key When planning my early childhood dance classes, I always build activities around a consistent lesson plan framework. This approach not only creates a reliable structure...
Making the Most of Your Show Lobby
Use your recital theater lobby as a place to make your entire studio shine! Your Show Lobby is a First Impression When it's showtime, we focus so much of our...
Organization 101
One of our goals this year was to document our "systems". It adds great value to your organization, and it provides a template to how your studio runs from the...
Navigating Betrayal in the Dance Studio World: Healing and Moving Forward
In our close-knit dance world, the studio often becomes a second home-a place where bonds are formed, and trust is implicit. So, when betrayal occurs, its impact reverberates not just...
Coffee Talk: Season 4, Episode 6
Play Video Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Kimberley Davis, Ginette Guimond, & Debbie Steele
Coffee Talk: Season 4, Episode 5
Play Video Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Kimberley Davis, Ginette Guimond, & Debbie Steele
Empowering Dance Students
As dance teachers, we have the unique privilege and responsibility to mold not just skilled dancers but also resilient individuals who carry the love of dance throughout their lives. With...
Dance with Integrity: The Heartbeat of Our Teaching Philosophy
In the world of dance, an unseen force profoundly shapes our craft: integrity. Brené Brown, a voice of wisdom on vulnerability and strength, writes, "Integrity is choosing courage over comfort;...
A Heartfelt Note to Dance Parents Everywhere
Dear Dance Parents, This journey we're on-supporting our young dancers-is about so much more than the steps in the classroom or on the stage. It's about nurturing their passion, their...
Coffee Talk: Season 4, Episode 4
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Coffee Talk: Season 4, Episode 3
Play Video Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Andrea Trench
Coffee Talk: Season 4, Episode 2
Play Video Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Susie McColl, Kristi Breen, Ann Bettonvil, June Lawrence & Rebecca Brettingham-Filice
Coffee Talk: Season 4, Episode 1
Play Video Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Sandi Duncan.
What it Costs to Replace You as CEO
Recently, I was discussing business finances with some of the Studio Owners in the Certificate of Dance Entrepreneurship program. We landed on the topic of what to pay ourselves as...
Honoring Every Student’s Unique Path
As I often write, we're not just teaching dance; we're nurturing individual growth and witnessing the unique evolution of each student. It's a truth in dance education that no two...
Give Them Something to Talk About
Today, I'm sharing five strategies to combat a chatty class. I'll admit, my early elementary class is probably the loudest you will ever hear, but it's not because my students...
Dance Teachers and Studio Owners: The Real MVPs
Life is like a big performance, and some of the toughest stuff happens behind the scenes, out of the spotlight. It's the quiet warriors, those who tackle the difficulties without...
Boost Revenue
When we initially took charge of our studio, the standard practice among studio owners was to shut down for the summer immediately after the year-end recital. The income generated from...
What if the Whole World Danced? A Dream of Global Harmony
What if the Whole World Danced? A Dream of Global Harmony Imagine a world where every person, irrespective of their background, age, or location, finds a common language in dance....
We Are Always On Stage: Leading by Example in Dance Class
In the world of dance education, teachers are more than just instructors; they're role models and leaders in attitude, discipline, work ethic, and character. This job really brings to life...
Dance Education: A Future of Diverse Voices and Visions
Dance Education: A Future of Diverse Voices and Visions One Approach? Not in Dance Education! In the world of dance education and school ownership, the concept that there is one...
What to Teach When You Don’t Feel Like Teaching
We've all been there. It's dance day and you just don't feel like teaching. Perhaps you're not feeling well, you have had a rough day, or you are working through...